Payroll Team Leader

  • Portfolio Payroll Limited
  • Chard, Somerset
  • Feb 15, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Payroll Team Leader

Location: Chard
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 (dependent on experience)
Working pattern: Office-based initially, with hybrid working available after successful probation

An established and respected organisation are seeking a Payroll Team Leader to join their impressive payroll department in Chard. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining high standards and delivering an excellent client-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day workload of the payroll team
  • Support the team with payroll queries, calculations and problem-solving
  • Review payrolls, CIS submissions and client communications
  • Process payrolls end to end when required, including HMRC submissions
  • Oversee client billing and pension auto-enrolment compliance
  • Train, mentor and develop junior team members
  • Work closely with the Payroll Manager to improve processes and performance

About You

  • Strong payroll experience with exposure to team supervision or leadership
  • Confident communicator with excellent organisation and time management skills
  • Proactive, professional and client-focused
  • Payroll bureau experience (desirable)
  • NHS pension & payroll knowledge (desirable)

Benefits

  • Private medical insurance
  • Fully funded study support
  • Company pension
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Free on-site parking
  • Wellness programmes and company events

A supportive employer that values staff wellbeing, continuity of service and long-term client relationships.

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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.